The Creative Outdoor Group Ltd (COG), an established leading provider in Adventure Therapy and activity based support, is seeking two full time Support Workers to facilitate a range of therapeutic adventure programmes involving a diverse and challenging client group. Roles vary across the programmes but can include Outdoor Activity Instruction, Social Support, Therapy and Counselling.
We are looking for Talented and Robust Professionals with backgrounds in Outdoor Activity, Social Care, Education and Therapeutic Services to work with clients who have emotional, behavioural or physical difficulties in highly structured and therapeutically driven programmes of adventure and activity.
All roles are offered on a full time basis and will consist of overnight shifts and daytime work, usually starting and finishing at 10:00 in the morning for overnights, and covering weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. All staff are required to attend monthly meetings, training events and supervisions. Full time positions require around 12 days per month.
Pay and Benefits
- £26970 .00 - £31852.00 (Per year, 155-183 hrs per month) + Sleeps + Enhancements
- Trade Discounts on various Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Suppliers
- Comprehensive Free In-House Training Package leading to nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care, Outdoor Activity, Therapy and Education
- Unlimited overtime at time and a half. Enhanced rates for Weekends and Bank Holidays
- Bonus Schemes
- Block work available
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle for work purposes
- Willing to undergo Enhanced DBS checks
- Professional and Caring approach to work
- Ability to regularly work and sleep in outdoor camp environments
- Ability to participate in a huge variety of tasks and activities at multiple locations
- 2 years experience within a similar role, eg therapeutic care worker, residential care worker, youth work, senior outdoor instructor, SEN assistant etc
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (Or committed to attain within 12 months)
Desirable Requirements
- 1 Day First Aid Certificate
- DBS Update Service Registered
- Therapeutic or Counselling Qualifications/Experience eg DDP, CBT, Play Therapy
- Expedition Leadership Qualifications/Experience eg ML, IML, BEL3, MIA, 2-5 Day Wilderness First Aid
- Outdoor Activity Coaching Qualifications in kayaking, climbing and mountaineering, bushcraft and/mountain biking.
- Based in the Midlands / Willing to work across the UK
If you are interested in applying please email your CV, and a Cover Letter explaining what you can bring to the company.
Interviews to be held on an ad hoc basis.
All new employees will be expected to attend a 5 day foundation induction prior to being able to work directly on shift, 14th to 18th September. Experienced starters may be able to start earlier.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £14.50-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Shift:
Work Location: On the road
